The ÄÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ (HCDSB) is excited to welcome students back for the 2023-2024 school year!

Students in Grades 1-12 will begin the school year on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023. Parents and guardians of Kindergarten students will receive information about their start date directly from their school.

“The start of a new school year is always an exciting time,” said John Klein, Director of Education. “We look forward to welcoming our new and returning students, staff, and families. On behalf of our senior team, I extend best wishes to all in our HCDSB community for a successful and rewarding year ahead.” 

Register Your Child at HCDSB

Whether your child is just entering Kindergarten for the first time or transferring from another school board, we’re happy to help you register your child for school at HCDSB!

For more information on the registration process, please click here to visit our website.

New to Canada?

Our Youth Settlement Program offers services for newcomer students including school registration, interpretation, and help with access to community services.

​Click here for more information about registration and services for newcomer families.

Child Care, Before & After School Care

Child Care and Before and After School programs in the HCDSB are operated by non-profit and established community child care operators.

School Year Calendar

The 2023-2024 School Year Calendar is available online. For a list of important dates, please visit: School Year Calendar

Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) Bus Information

All student bus information, including bus stop times, delays and cancellations, stop location and route numbers, is available on the Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) website: .

As the traffic around schools begins to increase in the weeks ahead, the Board reminds all motorists to exercise caution when driving near school zones, crosswalks and school buses. 

Visit our website at for more detailed information related to our schools, programs, and services.